Historical Weather in Richmond, VA
See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Richmond going back to 1970.
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Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Richmond, VA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 89°F / Low: 69°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 47°F / Low: 28°F
Jan
47°/ 28°
💧 8.3"
❄️ 1.8"
Feb
51°/ 30°
💧 7.9"
❄️ 1.9"
Mar
60°/ 37°
💧 9.4"
❄️ 1.6"
Apr
71°/ 46°
💧 8.5"
❄️ 0.5"
May
78°/ 55°
💧 9.5"
Jun
86°/ 64°
💧 10.3"
Jul
89°/ 69°
💧 11.2"
Aug
87°/ 67°
💧 12.9"
Sep
81°/ 61°
💧 12.7"
Oct
71°/ 48°
💧 11.0"
Nov
61°/ 38°
💧 10.0"
❄️ 1.2"
Dec
51°/ 32°
💧 9.3"
❄️ 2.0"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Richmond Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Richmond, VA is 105°F, set on July 6, 1977.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Richmond, VA is -8°F, set on February 10, 1979.
- Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from NOAA weather station: RICHMOND INTL AP.
All-Time Record High
105°F
July 6, 1977
All-Time Record Low
-8°F
February 10, 1979
Monthly Temperature Records in Richmond
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F(2002) | -6°F(1985) |
| February | 83°F(2023) | -8°F(1979) |
| March | 91°F(1985) | 6°F(2014) |
| April | 96°F(1976) | 21°F(2021) |
| May | 98°F(1991) | 27°F(2020) |
| June | 103°F(2012) | 41°F(1997) |
| July | 105°F(1977) | 50°F(2001) |
| August | 104°F(2007) | 47°F(1976) |
| September | 101°F(2014) | 35°F(1974) |
| October | 98°F(2019) | 22°F(1976) |
| November | 86°F(1974) | 14°F(1970) |
| December | 82°F(1999) | 3°F(1973) |
Richmond Snow RecordsSee the top 10 snowiest days ever recorded
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